It’s Butterfly Season at 海角涩区!
September 12th, 2024
In offices and learning spaces across the campus, homes of employees and schools connected to the 海角涩区 community, Painted Lady butterflies are emerging this week creating a sense of wonder and connection to Nature and strengthening the community through sharing this special experience.
After a year hiatus, 海角涩区鈥檚 Office of Sustainability was delighted to distribute 425 Painted Lady caterpillars. Another 325 moved into the new Butterfly Nursery built by Industrial Design students and faculty in the rooftop garden.
This photo was taken by Natalie Trepanier of Student Services, who released her butterfly on Sept. 11 in the Peace Garden. If you fostered/are fostering butterflies, please share your photos and stories with commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca and sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
September 12th, 2024
The College has a wide range of activities planned in the days leading up to September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The entire community is encouraged to participate, engage and learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada, the legacy of colonization and the steps still needed towards reconciliation across our country…
Help share the 海角涩区 Student Union petition for Indigenous students
September 12th, 2024
The 海角涩区 Student Union鈥檚 has been steadily picking up signatures. At time of publication, it was at 2,038 signatures. The DSU is urging everyone to sign and share the petition as we get close to the halfway point of the campaign.
鈥淟eading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, this is something everyone can actually do as a concrete gesture to support the future of Indigenous nations,鈥� said Leilah Doyle, DSU Vice-President External Affairs.
鈥淲e urge our fellow students and all Quebecers to stand with Indigenous youth and to listen to what they have to say. This is a chance for younger students to also participate since the petition is open to those under 18.鈥�
Here are all the links for sharing:
- Petition in English:
- Petition in French:
- Facebook post:
- Instagram post:
- LinkedIN post:
The DSU will be actively tabling and mobilizing on campus Sept. 23-27. Other plans are also in the works, including organizing a delegation to Quebec City in October.
September 12th, 2024
Last June, 海角涩区鈥檚 first ever two-day inclusive design intensive and retreat took place at the beautiful Kio Centre in the Laurentians: 21 teachers from a total of 10 different departments across multiple sectors gathered with 11 professionals from four departments supporting student success to explore ways we can adapt our approaches, interactions, and course design…
Tips for public transit users
August 29th, 2024
During this busy period, the ARTM (Autorit茅 r茅gionale de transport m茅tropolitain) is sharing tips for public transit commuters:
- Avoid long lines by purchasing your transit fares in advance. Use the to buy and add fares to your OPUS card anytime, anywhere. Watch a "how to"
- Discover all the tools, such as the trip planner and the fare selector (in French only).
海角涩区 butterfly news
August 29th, 2024
In the outdoor courtyard beside Conrod鈥檚 on the second floor, a new butterfly nursery is being constructed by students. The first iteration of a structure was created by Adam Kingsland鈥檚 mechanical engineering class, and then another version was designed by Kim Webb鈥檚 Industrial Design class.
A prototype was constructed from cardboard first and designs reviewed by the students. Now a cedar frame is held together by laser printed custom joints made at 海角涩区. The students and teachers have created a truly wonderful new home for 海角涩区鈥檚 butterflies.
Staff are invited to participate in our Butterfly Foster Program, back this year! 750 painted lady caterpillars are being fostered by the 海角涩区 community at 海角涩区 in the butterfly nursery, in student spaces and offices and in homes of employees.
To get your butterfly kit:
- Come to 4A.0 (on the fourth floor between A & B wings near the Sherbrooke St. side) on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from聽10 AM-12 PM & 1 PM -3 PM
- First come, first served
- For more info: contact sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
To visit the outdoor butterfly nursery:
Campus Recreation FREE for employees
August 28th, 2024
Exciting news! To promote the well-being of employees, 海角涩区 has invested in Campus Recreation activities to make fitness classes and gym sports free for all employees!
Regular physical activity helps prevent health issues, improves mood, helps manage stress, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and provides opportunities to meet new people! 聽More on benefits of activity here.
Campus Rec at 海角涩区 has something to get everyone moving. Choose from circuit training, Pilates, yoga and Kung Fu classes and drop by the gym for the weight room, climbing, badminton, basketball and volleyball. More details on the offerings can be found here.
Although it鈥檚 free, it is necessary to register by going to and clicking on 鈥淐ampus Recreation鈥� under the 鈥淪tudent Services鈥� section. Note that all charges will disappear when you get to the checkout.
For gym access, present yourself to the PARC front desk at 1H.2 to sign up for the day.
鈥淭he only bad workout is the one that didn鈥檛 happen.鈥� 鈥� Anonymous
August 28th, 2024
The Office of Sustainability, the 海角涩区 Student Union, the 海角涩区 Peace Centre and Student Services are proud to bring food justice to our community with the aim of living the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of #nohunger聽locally while meeting our College wide value Well-being for All. On Sept.10, 海角涩区 Dinin’ (Free Vegan Meals) returns…
Join a campus Bat Walk on Sept. 5
August 28th, 2024
As part of the 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days initiative, the Office of Sustainability is organizing a Bat Walk on Thursday night, Sept. 5 at 8 PM. The meet-up spot is in front of the main doors on de Maisonneuve Blvd: 4001 de Maisonneuve West.
If you would like to join, please email Brian Mader.
DSU collects over 1,600 signatures (+counting) for Indigenous rights petition
August 28th, 2024
The 海角涩区 Student Union set up in the Upper Atrium from Aug. 26-28 to gather signatures supporting Indigenous students disproportionately affected by Law 14 (formerly Bill 96). is sponsored by Westmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone, who joined the effort on campus on Aug. 27, lending her voice to the cause.
Many Indigenous students say Law 14 goes against their constitutional right to self-determination in matters of education, including the priority to continue learning in their own Indigenous languages. They say the new French proficiency requirements create a significant barrier to accessing post-secondary education and that the government is adding more bureaucratic hurdles to their success.
The petition to exempt Indigenous students from Law 14 has already reached 1,600 signatures, but the work isn鈥檛 done.
If you haven鈥檛 yet signed, there is still time to before the Sept. 30 deadline.
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